Buddha Day!

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“How long he sat there we do not know,” wrote Sangharakshita. “It may have been days; it may have been weeks; it may even have been months. As he sat there he controlled and concentrated his mind, purified his mind, suppressed the mental hindrances, the defilements. And on Wesak night, the night of the full moon in May, just as the morning star was rising — just as he fixed his mind on that star glittering near the horizon — full illumination, full Enlightenment, arose.”

Buddha Day: Celebrating the Buddha’s Enlightenment, May 6, 10 am to 2 pm

Buddha Day is the annual celebration of the Enlightenment of the Buddha, taking place on or near the full moon in May. This festival is celebrated by many Buddhists around the world, and, of course, at Aryaloka Buddhist Center.

Join us May 6 as we commemorate the fact that Siddhartha Guatama became an enlightened human being, an Awakened One, a Buddha. We will meditate, reflect on what the Buddha overcame and attained, engage in ritual, and participate in creative, collaborative poetry and storytelling. We will conclude with a potluck vegetarian lunch.

This event is open to everyone, whether you are new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner. All are welcome to join this important day in the Buddhist calendar.

Attend in-person or on Zoom! If you would like to attend remotely on Zoom, click here. Please RSVP  for free below.

When
May 6th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to  2:00 PM
Location
Aryaloka
14 Heartwood Circle
Newmarket, NH 03857
United States
Contact
Phone: 603-659-5456